A publication of Keppel Offshore & Marine

January/February 2007 MICA (P) 239/05/2006

Offshore Ocean Endeavor delivered

Awilco Offshore receives WilCraft ahead of time

Marine SSP Piranema leaves for field

Satisfied customer – Prosafe

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2006 marks another exceptional year 3 Keppel at OTC 07 (30 April to 3 May 2007) Asian Hercules lifts the odds to bridge 10 India’s waters Be prepared for the transformation.

Themed “Transforming the Industry”, Zero Loss Time Incidents on P-53 12 the Offshore Technology Conference 2007 in Huston will play host to: Nelson Yeo is Chairman of 14 Keppel Offshore & Marine at booth 8317 Keppel Philippines Marine in the Singapore Pavilion Keppel FELS Brasil at booth 20 FPSO completed in the Netherlands 18 in the Brazilian Pavillion leaves for field Keppel Verolme at booth 2631 in the Dutch Pavilion Peak performance 24

Giving the shipping industry a facelift 30

Editorial Board

Editorial Advisor Choo Chiau Beng

Editor Lai Ching Chuan

Assistant Editor Sarah Seah

Sub Editor Gayathri Prakash Nair WilCraft completed in 23 months Page 20 Committee members Michael Chia, Nelson Yeo, Hoe Eng Hock, Dr Foo Kok Seng, Aziz Merchant, Jaya Kumar, Quek Mong Song, David Loh, Chin Sze Kiun, Cindy Lim

Contributors Alan I. Claveria, Andrew Ong, Ang Ru Hui, Grace Chia, Harold Linssen, Lee Yin Chiin, Lisandra Favilla, Lucienne de Jong, Ong Shen Yang, Roy Tan, Tay Kim Hock

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Company registration no. 199900642R Residents’ Committee members tour Acacia Lodge Page 28

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Keppel Offshore & Marine capitalise on the strong increase in shipbuilding activities, with the delivery of deepwater drilling semisubmersible two tugs to Maju Maritime and two lower eppel Offshore & Marine (semi) orders. At year-end, it succeeded hull pontoons and columns for a (Keppel O&M) achieved in capturing around one quarter of the semisubmersible (semi) drilling rig by K another record year as revenue market share, winning all the semi orders Keppel Cebu Shipyard and Keppel Batangas of S$5.743b was S$1,675m or 41% placed by US drillers. Shipyard to sister yard, Keppel FELS. higher than 2005. The outlook for the drilling industry The company also posted an increase of During the year, Keppel O&M delivered remains good, with tight availability and 9% in its operating profit in 2006. Other 26 newbuilds and conversions, all of strong demand expected for most types income consists mainly of equity in net which was completed on-time or ahead of rigs and other related product earnings of associates increased by 17%. of time and within budget. Of the ten segments. As result, the company posted a jackups that were delivered worldwide, consolidated net profit of P280.5m, up Keppel O&M delivered six KFELS B Class There is also a growing need for more by 12% from last year’s P251.5m. jackups. Revenue from ship and rig deepwater rigs and floating production repairs was also strong. solutions as exploration and production activities move into deeper waters. Arab Heavy Industries Keppel O&M’s profit before tax of S$640m for 2006 was S$300m or 89% Keppel O&M, with its suite of proprietary UAE-based Arab Heavy Industries P.J.S.C. higher than last year’s. Revenue and designs and expertise in project execution, (AHI), which is co-owned by the Keppel operating margins also improved with is poised to benefit from this growing Group, achieved creditable performance higher contract prices and more efficient demand. in 2006. This is the group’s 19th project execution. consecutive year of profitable operations.

For the current year, there is expected Keppel Philippines Marine During the year, AHI also increased its growth for Keppel O&M. It secured a shareholding in Arab Eagle Marine record S$7.3b of new orders in 2006, Keppel Philippines Marine (KPMI), Engineering LLC (AEME) from 50% to bringing the net orderbook at end-2006 registered consolidated revenue 100%, making AEME a wholly-owned to S$10.5b. of P1.95b for shiprepair and shipbuilding subsidiary of AHI. in 2006, a 34% increase from the previous Whilst attaining a leading share of above year. Both AHI’s revenue and net profit rose by 35% of new jackup orders, Keppel O&M 35% to Dh135m and Dh20.7m also positioned itself during the year to This was due to the increase in its respectively. Incorporating the results of AEME, AHI’s overall revenue and net profit gained 16% and 38% to Dh143m HAM602 is one of the largest stone-dumping vessels and Dh24m respectively. in the world Two significant jobs included the conversion of HAM 602 into one of the world’s largest stone-dumping vessels and the conversion of GTO 202 into a floating mobile jetty.

The slipways and the drydock were also kept busy the whole year as AHI repaired a total of 222 vessels in 2006. 141 vessels were repaired on the slipways, 33 in the 30,000 dwt Al Zora drydock and the remaining 48 were repaired afloat.

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Jan/February 2007 3 4/10/07, 12:27 PM IMPORTANT: While every effort is made to ensure instructions are met to customer’s satisfaction, we bear no RESPONSIBILITY or LIABILITY for errors not noted on this proof. Customers are therefore urged to CHECK THOROUGHLY before authorising print runs. (UNISTAR GRAPHICS PTE LTD) Prosafe takes possession of two first-class FPSOs 2007 was off to a good start for Keppel Shipyard with the completion of both Floating Production and Offloading (FPS) vessels, FPSO Polvo and Umuroa in the first three months of the year. Both vessels belong to valued customer, Prosafe Production (Prosafe).

Celebrating the naming of the FPSO Polvo is Lady Sponsor, Mrs CJ Hadden (4th from left). Accompanying her are (from left) Nelson Yeo, ED of Keppel Shipyard; Arne Austreid, President & CEO of Prosafe; Stephen Hadden, Snr VP (E&P), Devon Energy; Reidar Lund, Chairman of Prosafe; Mrs Lund; CB Choo; Hugh Parry, President of Prosafe; Shin Heon Cheol, President & CEO of SK Corp and Kim Hyun Moo, Vice President (E&P) of SK Corp.

FPSO Polvo Shipyard exclusively to carry out the “Keppel’s performance is a good basis for conversion and upgrading of all their continued co-operation, and Prosafe will PSO Polvo was named by Lady FPSO and FSO systems, numbering eight this year convert at least two additional Sponsor, CJ Hadden at a in total. vessels in this shipyard.” F ceremony held on 9 January 2007. Mrs Hadden is wife of Stephen During the ceremony, Arne Austreid, Choo Chiau Beng (CB Choo), Chairman J. Hadden, Senior Vice President President & CEO of Prosafe, said, “I & CEO of Keppel O&M, thanked (Exploration & Production) of Devon would like to thank Keppel for its Prosafe for its confidence in Keppel Energy, the oil company chartering flexibility and efficiency, and for delivering Shipyard, saying, “Our effective FPSO Polvo. yet another high quality FPSO. I would management and execution of this also like to express my gratitude to all the fast-track project has been possible A leading owner and operator of FPSO workers of the shipyard who have because Prosafe brings its long project and FSO facilities, Prosafe has in the contributed with determined and hard experience to complement that of last ten years entrusted Keppel work. Keppel Shipyard.”

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Jan/February 2007 4 4/10/07, 12:27 PM IMPORTANT: While every effort is made to ensure instructions are met to customer’s satisfaction, we bear no RESPONSIBILITY or LIABILITY for errors not noted on this proof. Customers are therefore urged to CHECK THOROUGHLY before authorising print runs. (UNISTAR GRAPHICS PTE LTD) Commenting on the offshore production market, he said, “The market has in the last two years seen strong orders for floating production units. Looking ahead, we expect this to be sustained with greater demand for more FPSO/FSO conversions.”

FPSO Polvo will be deployed offshore Brazil in the Polvo Field. It is capable of handling a daily oil production of 90,000 barrels of oil per day (bopd) and having a storage capacity of 1.6 million barrels.

Umuroa

Jacqueline Phillips, wife of Bruce Phillips, Australian Worldwide Exploration Limited, named FPSO Umuroa on 15 February 2007.

Umuroa’s naming came one month after the naming of Prosafe’s other vessel, FPSO Polvo, at Keppel Shipyard. At the helm of Umuroa (from right) CH Tong, Lady Sponsor Jacqueline Phillips and Bruce Phillips Umuroa will be deployed to the Tui Area Development in New Zealand for Australian Worldwide Exploration Limited. Umuroa will have a process capacity to handle 120,000 barrels of fluid per day (bfpd), with oil production at 50,000 bopd, gas compression at 25 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd) and a storage cap of 770,000 barrels of oil. First oil is expected in the second quarter of 2007.

At the naming ceremony, Tong Cheong Heong (CH Tong), MD of Keppel Shipyard enthused, “The partnership between Keppel and Prosafe has grown from strength to strength. Through the extensive collaboration of both our companies, we have developed a strong working relationship characterised by open communication, teamwork, flexibility and mutual understanding.

“As Prosafe aspires to grow its fleet to become a preferred provider in the floating production segment, Keppel will certainly be running The project team of Umuroa celebrates its naming alongside Prosafe. We are committed to deliver quality projects every time.”

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Bonus for good Endeavor

he rigorous conversion of the to its previous 1,500ft. The whole living depths of up to 10,000ft. In addition, Ocean Endeavor has won the quarters was refurbished and new the rig will have over 6,000 tonnes of T Keppel FELS team led by Senior amenities were added to bring the operating variable deck load and Project Manager Yan Naing Myint a good accommodation capacity up to 140 men. increased usable deck space. bonus for admirable work on the fifth generation Victory Class semisubmersible Another main feature was the installation Keppel FELS is currently upgrading sister (semi) drilling rig. of sponsons to the pontoons of this semi, Ocean Monarch. She is the fourth 12-column rig to enhance its stability for semi-upgrade that Keppel FELS is Keppel FELS delivered the upgraded semi operation in ultra deepwaters. undertaking for Diamond Offshore. The Ocean Endeavor to Diamond Offshore on first two semis were Ocean Rover and time on 6 December 2006. This 306ft by 306ft by 128ft semi is Ocean Baroness. Ocean Monarch is expected to serve the exploration and expected to be operationally ready in the The 30-something-year-old vessel came development needs in deepwater regions fourth quarter of 2008. to Keppel FELS in 2005 for upgrading and such as the Gulf of Mexico, South East life extension. Asia and Africa. It has a charter contract In addition to the semi upgrade, Keppel in the Gulf of Mexico. FELS and Keppel AmFELS are also The entire vessel was stripped down and constructing two jackup rigs for Diamond reconstructed with a brand new body that Ocean Endeavor will be capable of drilling Offshore. Both rigs are of Keppel’s includes sophisticated machinery and a down to 35,000ft and be fully outfitted proprietary KFELS B Class jackup design. modern drilling package capable of for 8,000ft moored operations, with working in 8,000ft deep water compared design capabilities to operate in water

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Singapore: Admiral undocks ENSCO The massive lower semi hull of Maersk Semi No. 1 leaves the panning the entire width of the Admiral Dock at Admiral Dock and with less than Keppel FELS to be a metre gap on both dock sides, S mated with the the lower hull of ENSCO 8500 inched out upper hull slowly but steadily.

The massive semisubmersible, (semi), designed by ENSCO International Incorporated (ENSCO) and built by Reaching new depths in technology the next three years to cater to the market’s Keppel FELS, is one of the largest semis need for deepwater Exploration and to exit the Admiral Dock. Taking exploration to deeper waters, the Production (E&P) platforms,” Michael construction of newbuild Maersk Semi added. When completed, the rig is capable of No. 1 is progressing swiftly. The massive drilling in water depths of up to 8,500ft, 78m lower hull was successfully and can be readily upgraded to 10,000ft completed and undocked at Keppel FELS Kazakhstan: AKKU2 launches into water-depth drilling when required. on 8 January 2007. the Caspian Sea

Despite the current market of tight human Built to the proprietary DSS™21 design Over at the Caspian Sea, AKKU2 was off resource and supplies, the ENSCO 8500 co-developed by Keppel’s Deepwater to a splashing start. project is well on-track, thanks to the Technology Group, Maersk Semi No.1 is synergy of Keppel’s yards worldwide in the first of three such semis Keppel FELS She is the second of four transportation Singapore and the Philippines. is building for Maersk. barges that Keppel Kazakhstan is constructing for Agip Kazakhstan North Yeo Yue Ngiap, Keppel FELS Senior “These are exciting times ahead as we will Caspian Operating Company N.V. Project Manager of ENSCO 8500, shared, be seeing more of such megastructures “The challenge in building the semi was taking centrestage at our Singapore yards The significant milestone comes less than not the distance between the different over the next few years,” said Michael four months after the launching of the first countries where we had to build, but to Chia, ED of Keppel FELS. barge, AKKU1, in October last year when assure our customers that the quality and His Excellency Nursultan A Nazarbayev, safety standards of the Singapore yard are The three development deepwater semis President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, upheld. are expected to be delivered in 2008, was Guest-of-Honour. 2009 and 2010 respectively. “I am proud to say that we overcame these Measuring 92m long, 30m broad, and challenges even before the project started “In addition to the three Maersk semis, 6m deep, AKKU2, like her sister barges, by sending our workers in the Philippines the offshore and marine group will be is equipped with an auto ballasting system to Singapore for training.” delivering another seven new semis over to facilitate skid-on/skid-off operations.

A splashing start for transportation barge AKKU2 These barges are the first such offshore vessels to be constructed in Kazakhstan. When completed, all four barges including the pipe racks that Keppel is fabricating, will play a significant role in supporting the first phase development of the Kashagan oil field.

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Boomsville, Brownsville! years, but had continually developed Diamond Offshore, a leading deepwater and improved its human resource, drilling contractor with a fleet of 30 semis overing an area of about facilities and system processes. and 13 jackups, is one such customer. 1.5 million sq km and bounded Cby the USA, Mexico and Cuba, “As a result, the yard was fully prepared To date, Diamond has awarded Keppel the Gulf of Mexico is the one of the most to meet the demands and capitalise on AmFELS 17 rig renewal, repair, active oil and gas exploration and the current upsurge of business; both for conversion and major refurbishment production area in the world. newbuild rig projects as well as for the works. repair and upgrade of existing rigs.” More than 40 floating units and about 130 The semi drilling unit Ocean Saratoga jackup units are deployed in the region. Apart from the seven jackup rig arrived in the yard in August last year and newbuild projects it is undertaking for is currently undergoing the required Well-poised to meet the high levels of Diamond Offshore, Scorpion Offshore, renewal and repair works. Major works activity in the Gulf of Mexico, Keppel and Atwood Oceanics, the Brownsville were carried out on its external structure AmFELS is experiencing an escalation yard in Texas also takes on various and internal systems. It is scheduled to of offshore projects during the present offshore platform conversion and repair be delivered in April 2007. offshore boom. jobs.

CY Ho, President and CEO of Keppel Among these projects are repeats from AmFELS, said “Keppel AmFELS not customers who have entrusted the only kept and maintained its pool of building, conversions, upgrades and experts and skilled personnel during the repairs of their entire fleet to the yards of slow market period in the previous Keppel O&M.

Pride Arkansas Pride Tennessee

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Jan/February 2007 8 4/10/07, 12:28 PM IMPORTANT: While every effort is made to ensure instructions are met to customer’s satisfaction, we bear no RESPONSIBILITY or LIABILITY for errors not noted on this proof. Customers are therefore urged to CHECK THOROUGHLY before authorising print runs. (UNISTAR GRAPHICS PTE LTD) Another long-time customer, Pride Central America (Pride) also awarded the yard fast- track repair and renewal jobs on 12 of their rigs coming out of the Gulf of Mexico.

Pride Wiscousin (LeTourneau Class 84S) and Pride Tennessee (F&G L-780 Mod II) are currently undergoing 100 – 600 tonnes of steel renewals amongst other refurbishment and upgrade works. Pride Arkansas (Bethlehem JU-200MC) left the yard recently (see box story)

The yard is also currently undertaking the repairs onboard semi drilling unit Kan Tan IV for Beijing Zhiyuan Industries managed by Maersk Contractors and Nabors 659 jackup rig for Nabors International Management.

Ocean Saratoga

Pride of a promise delivered

uick turnaround of 45 days, 100 tonnes Qof steel replacement, one goal in mind – to get Pride Arkansas back to work, on time and safely.

On top of the steel replacement of the hull and piping, major works include the addition of an eight man quarter and leg strapping.

Lindsay E. Clark, Director of Projects for PRIDE International praising Keppel AmFELS for a job well done, said, “The Pride Arkansas was a short and difficult project. Even with the additional scope of the leg strapping, the project was accomplished in a short period allowing the rig to go back to work with the shortest possible out-of-service time.

“I would like to personally thank the Keppel AmFels team for a job well done and safely. We Pride Arkansas sailing back to work appreciate your continued support for Pride Projects.”

Pride Arkansas returned to work on 17 February 2007 for Pemex in the Gulf of Mexico.

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ocky waters, high swells and When opened, the new bridge and road the tide could rise or fall every hour,” said sensitive sub-cables running system will transform Mumbai by linking Eric Ang, Deputy GM of Asian Lift. R along the sea-bed. In addition to the transport system in the western part that, issues with hook height limitations of the city with the suburbs around Worli “This information was crucial as it affected and maximum loads on hooks with village. the movement of the barge. We had to anticipated maximum fleet angles allowed manage the movement of the barge down on the blocks had to be faced. The odds Hired by the lead Indian contactor to the tiniest detail,” Eric continued. against the Bandra Worli Sea Link project Hindustan Construction Company were tremendous but Asian Lift, an (HCC), Asian Lift cemented their The third challenge was that there were associate company of Keppel FELS, rose reputation by delivering timely and safe four sub-sea cables running across the gallantly to the challenge, completing in solutions to challenges at hand. As a operation area. Asian Hercules, guided by two weeks what would have taken a year result, HCC was able to save valuable time an anchor position system, positioned to do. and resources without having to rock anchors precisely at their required dismantle the entire structure and locations. Doing its part for the project, the Asian reinstating it again at the next intended Hercules, one of Asian Lift’s cranes, lifted location. To execute this operation successfully, all a 1260-tonne launching truss and parties in the project had to co-operate relocated it to the Worli side of the link. Asian Lift overcame numerous technical and co-ordinate their activities precisely. challenges. First, the elements. Long The Bandra Worli Sea Link ranks among swells coupled with strong winds Finally, as with any cross-border project, India’s most massive infrastructure hampered the operation. Second, the work culture differences had to be projects that have taken place in the last limited water depth with rocks below was overcome as well. Asian Lift had to adapt 40 years. Mahim causeway, the only link of grave concern. quickly to the local work culture. presently connecting western suburbs to the island city of Mumbai, is highly “The timing of the operation had to be The Asian Hercules has a lifting capacity congested and suffers from bottlenecks precise. We had to formulate our own tide of 1600mt. She is 70m in length and 42m during the peak hours. tables to calculate how many centimetres in width with a GRT of 5946mt.

Asian Hercules hard at work on the Bandra Worli Sea Link

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Jan/February 2007 10 4/10/07, 12:29 PM IMPORTANT: While every effort is made to ensure instructions are met to customer’s satisfaction, we bear no RESPONSIBILITY or LIABILITY for errors not noted on this proof. Customers are therefore urged to CHECK THOROUGHLY before authorising print runs. (UNISTAR GRAPHICS PTE LTD) For Eric Ang, safety is paramount, “I would not allow operations to begin until the needed safety procedures were in place. Barricades were placed around construction areas to prevent people from coming into the work space, and on top of which numerous inspections operational briefings were also held,” he emphasised.

Asian Lift overcame tremendous odds and proved itself to be a world-class solutions provider.

Buoyed up by the strong offshore and marine market, Asian Lift is constantly on the move. Some of the numerous projects they have underway or completed recently include the lifting of modules for FPSO Kikeh at MMHE at Pasir Gudang, Malaysia; the lifting of turret and structures for FPU P-53 at Keppel Shipyard; offshore installation at the Jasmine Field Gulf of Thailand; offshore removal of redundant Jacket and Decks for BSP Brunie and the lifting of modules and turret for Asian Hercules lends a helping hand to the crew of P-53 by giving them several FPSO projects at Keppel Shipyard. a new home

Laying strong foundations

007 got off to a rousing start for Keppel Both vessels are expected to be delivered between Singmarine with the keel-laying of the end-2007 and mid-2008. Upon completion, they 2two specialised vessels for LUKOIL on will be deployed to the Barents and Arctic Seas. 1 February. Meanwhile, Keppel Singmarine was awarded a Keppel Singmarine and With the first keel laid, construction of the two bonus of US$10,000 by their customer, Hadi H. LUKOIL lay the keel for vessels – an auxiliary icebreaker vessel and a Al-Hamman Establishment (Hadi), for delivering one of the two multi-purpose icebreaking supply vessel – is on AHTS vessel, Smit Langkawi 31 days ahead of specialised vessels track. schedule.

Presenting the bonus cheque to Keppel Singmarine’s ED Hoe Eng Hock was Hadi’s General Manager T.K. Rajgopal. The ceremony took place during Keppel Singmarine’s year-end party on 28 December 2006.

In the same month, Keppel Singmarine also delivered its first Ice-class AHTS vessel, MV Svetlyy, ahead of schedule to Lukoil Kaliningradmorneft and a 50-tonne tugboat, KST Leo, to Keppel Smit Towage.

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he gargantuan task of converting Nelson Yeo, ED of Keppel Shipyard Jayamaran the Floating Production Unit added, “This further strengthens our Project Manager, Keppel Shipyard T (FPU) P-53 has crossed the six belief that all accidents are avoidable “This project is special because we involve million manhours worked without any and we are very committed to doing so, all our contractors in the safety aspects of loss time incident. This follows the not only on this project, but every single the work from the safety briefings to the previous milestone of five million one we undertake. area walks.” manhours achieved in January 2007. “Our Accident Frequency Rate for the Reginaldo Sarcinelli Filho Celebrating yet another milestone were first two months this year was 0.18, P-53 Hull Conversion Manager, the project teams from Keppel Shipyard, compared to 1.34 for the same period Petrobras Petrobras and the Charter Development last year – a marked improvement. We “To achieve this incredible safety record on Limited Liability Company (CDC). This will continue to strive to ensure a good a complex project such as this is a great was held at Keppel Shipyard on 19 March and safe working environment for all our example of Keppel and Petrobras’ 2007 attended by senior management yards.” teamwork, commitment and discipline in from the companies, subcontractors and all areas, from procurement to welding, foremen. and project execution to delivery. Everyone SAFETY FOR SUCCESS is responsible for themselves and others Jorge Luiz Zelada, General Manager of in the team. This understanding makes our Petrobras, commended, “This achievement Romulo de Miranda Coelho working processes smooth and safe.” is not the result of chance but the efforts Project Manager for P-53, CDC of all our workers. We are glad to see the “This wonderful and remarkable Terry Wong project crossing yet another major achievement does not happen without Project Manager, Keppel Shipyard milestone, which would not have been commitment, endeavour and teamwork, “Through training their workers, the possible without the teamwork and and it reinforces Petrobras’ sound senior management of the sub-contractors partnership between the project teams.” partnership with Keppel.” contributed to our safety milestone significantly.”

Key ingredient for zero accident on P-53 – teamwork

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SI Production Ltd (KSI), Ltd to Sea Production Ltd (Sea Completion of the divestment is expected a wholly-owned subsidiary Production). to take place by early-March 2007. K of Keppel Corporation, has divested its 30% interest in Puffin Puffin Ltd owns the FPSO Front Puffin. The total value of the consideration for the divestment is US$18.3m comprising US$9.3m in cash to be paid on Keppel Shipyard is currently undertaking the conversion of the completion, and a 5% interest in shares ex-Aframax tanker into a FPSO vessel, Front Puffin of Sea Production, which is listed on the Norwegian Over-the-Counter market .

The consideration was arrived on a willing-buyer-willing-seller basis, taking into account the market value of the FPSO Front Puffin. The 5% interest in Sea Production was arrived at based on Sea Production’s valuation of its assets. Sea Production’s assets comprise two FPSOs and two Aframax-size tankers. Al-Zubarah off to a safe start

t was double joy for the Keppel and to create a safe workplace for everyone. The block is part of the hull of Al-Zubarah, Gulf Drilling International (GDI) We will not only execute our projects well, which is being constructed at Keppel I project teams as they celebrated the but will do so safely.” Singmarine yard. safety achievement and launching of the KFELS B Class jackup rig, Al-Zubarah. Then on 8 February 2007, with a knock After the successful launch, the hull on the block, a giant structure started blocks of Al-Zubarah made its way to the First, there was the commemoration of sliding, picking up speed as it glided drydock at Keppel FELS for further one million manhours worked without down the 225-metre slipway and into the construction works. lost time incidents on Al-Zubarah on water. 7 February 2007. For that, Keppel FELS received from GDI a safety bonus of US$10,000.

On the accomplishment, Yoichi Onoe, COO of GDI, shared, “In GDI, we strive continuously to achieve an incident and injury-free workplace. We understand that Keppel FELS has put in tremendous effort to achieve this goal and we really appreciate your continuous effort to help us achieve higher safety standards.”

Michael Chia, ED of Keppel FELS assured Onoe that Keppel FELS will not rest on its laurels. He said, “At Keppel, we want Rolling good times – Al-Zubarah made the splash the traditional way during its launch at Keppel Singmarine

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Keppel Philippines Marine and the rest of the team, will take the Keppel Philippines yards to new heights.”

Nelson said, “Keppel Philippines will meet the challenges of the increased offshore activities in the region in order to continue to provide quality products and services to our valuable customers. I am working closely with Ko Lin and his team to add to the excellent work done by Charles.” Charles strikes a pose with Alty. Lilia B. De Lima, Director General of the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) (third from right) and Nelson, Nelson, 50, began his career with new Chairman of KPMI and Subic Shipyard (second from right) Keppel Shipyard in 1982 when he was a Shiprepair Management Trainee. He eppel Philippines Marine Inc the offshore rig construction business to rose through the ranks to become (KPMI), a company listed on the collaborate with Keppel FELS in its Shiprepair Manager, Business K Philippine Stock Exchange and activities.” Development Manager of Keppel (UK) a subsidiary of Keppel Corporation Ltd, General Manager of Wing Yong Limited, has appointed Nelson Yeo as The Keppel Philippine yards have in Engineering, Yard Manager/Pioneer Chairman with effect from 13 February recent years been enhanced with added Yard and in 1994, became President/ 2007. facilities to support offshore activities, General Manager of Subic Shipyard and particularly, in the construction of semis. Engineering Inc. In March 1996, Nelson He has also been appointed Chairman of returned to Singapore and was Subic Shipyard & Engineering Inc (Subic Amongst his many contributions, Charles appointed ED of Keppel Shipyard where Shipyard), an associate of Keppel has been credited for raising the safety he still helms. Corporation Limited. standard of the yards, encouraging the upgrading and development of safety Nelson received various commendations Nelson takes over the chairmanship of personnel including sending them to during his tenure in the Philippines. He KPMI and Subic Shipyard from Charles Singapore for further training. was conferred both The Adopted Son of Foo, MD (Special Projects) of Keppel Municipality of Castillejos and the O&M, who has also resigned as Director CB Choo said, “Looking ahead, demand Municipality of Subic, Province of of both companies. for offshore floating production units and Zambales, Republic of the Philippines, for offshore support vessels will be sustained. his invaluable and relentless support as a Charles, 65, who is currently Chairman Keppel Philippine yards are poised to take partner in the socio-economic of Keppel Singmarine Pte Ltd of Singapore on more offshore support work in the development of the Municipalities. and Keppel Nantong Shipyard, China, form of repair and upgrading services, in was appointed Chairman of KPMI and addition to what it currently is already Nelson holds a First Class Honours SSEI in November 1999. doing. However in view of increased Degree in Mechanical Engineering from competition from existing and new yards The University of Birmingham and a CB Choo, said, “Under Charles’ in China and Vietnam, Keppel Philippines Master of Engineering in Energy stewardship, Keppel Philippines has have to remain highly competitive. Technology from The Asian Institute of grown in strength. He guided KPMI to Technology, under the Shell International re-start its shipbuilding business and “I am confident that Nelson, with the Petroleum Company Scholarship. supported the Philippine yards in entering support of Toh Ko Lin, the President of

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n grand honour for its outgoing I Chairman, Charles Foo, employees of Subic Shipyard hosted an appreciation dinner on 12 February 2007.

The event held at the Grand Ballroom of the InterContinental Manila was attended by the Singapore Ambassador to the Philippines, Her Excellency Lim Kheng Hua, and other dignitaries from the embassy, representatives of the Philippines government agencies, customers, friends and colleagues, who came to convey their well wishes to Charles. Toh Ko Lin presents a photo mosaic of Charles Foo, made up of small photos The mood in the ballroom was festive of people, events and projects of KPMI and its shipyards as the Leggiero String Quartet and Filipina Bossa Nova artiste, Sofia, investment with improved earnings per construction of sections of semis for entertained the guests with classic and share. GlobalSantaFe and Maersk. Keppel lively music. Charles, ever the jolly Cebu Shipyard has also started fellow, regaled the guests with jovial CB Choo added, “In addition to safety newbuilding works for three ASD anecdotes throughout the evening as which he consistently stressed to the tugboats. he enthused from one table to another yards’ management, Charles also ensuring the guests were having a emphasised on effective project evaluation On these achievements, Charles great time. and quality excellence. He also initiated humbly replied, “It has been a the Total Quality Process (TQP) pleasure working with the company The Keppel O&M Group has every programme in 2000 as an integrated with all the challenges as we worked reason to be proud of 65-year old approach towards achieving quality hand in hand to elevate the company Charles Foo who has served as the excellence.” from doing repairs and simple Chairman and Director of both KPMI shipbuilding works to one that can do and Subic Shipyard since November Toh Ko Lin, President of KPMI, said, offshore jobs that requires stringent 1999. The Keppel Philippine yards “Mr Foo has been instrumental in guiding adherence to safety standards and have seen unprecedented growth KPMI’s shipbuilding program and its entry technical process. All of these have under his watch. into the offshore rig construction industry. been realized through team effort. I His deep concerns for those who have thank all of you, especially the In 2006, KPMI registered consolidated worked with him and his participative members of the Board and the revenue of P1.9b, more than double approach to management issues have left Management, for all the support and the figure generated in 1999. a lasting impression on all of us.” cooperation.” Consolidated operating profit is at P252m in 2006, a two-fold increase Under Charles’s stewardship, Keppel “I now turn over the helm to Nelson from the time he first joined the Batangas Shipyard has successfully Yeo. With his leadership and Board. delivered three 45-tonne bollard pull experience, I am confident that KPMI Azimuth Stern Drive (ASD) harbour tugs and Subic Shipyard are in able hands. Profit contributions from associates as well as the lower pontoon of the I ask that you also extend to him the improved more than five-fold during ENSCO 8500 semi drilling platform to its same support that you have given me the same period. Stockholders also customers with excellent safety records. through these years.” realised more value for their Subic Shipyard has also begun

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Brazil from Petrobras for P-51 and the Award CEO of Keppel FELS Brasil, Daniel Honor for P-52. Chang; President of BrasFELS, Gilberto mployees of Keppel FELS Brasil’s Israel; Director of Institutional Relations, BrasFELS yard welcomed The visit included a tour of the BrasFELS Alceu Mariano; and Project Directors for E Brazilian State Secretary of yard where the State Secretary saw P-52 and P-51, Eduardo Nuñez and José Economical Development, Energy, first-hand, the giant production semi Pedro. Industry and Services, Julio Bueno, to P-52 in its final stage of completion. their workplace in Angra dos Reis on 25 January 2007. Justi revealed that the P-52 is the first West Africa semi with a national content of above He was accompanied by State Sub- 75%. The P-52, with over US$1billion of A delegation comprising officials from Secretary of Energy, Renata Bezerra investment, is expected to produce first Gabon and Singapore’s Ministry of Cavalcanti and State Sub-Secretary of oil in the second quarter of 2007. Marina Foreign Affairs called at Keppel O&M on Civil Works, José Antônio de Melo explained how the P-51 project with its 5 February 2007. Portela. 70% national content has created 4,800 direct jobs for the locals. Hosted by Keppel O&M’s CFO Sit Peng Bueno’s visit was hosted by Keppel FELS Sang and Keppel FELS’ ED Michael Chia, Brasil President & CEO Tay Kim Hock. A visibly impressed Bueno reaffirmed the the delegation was led by H.E. Jean Ping, Also present were Petrobras Project government’s support for Keppel FELS Gabon’s Deputy Prime Minister and Managers Marina Barbosa Fachetti and Brasil. He said that the Governor of Rio Minister of Foreign Affairs Cooperation, Antônio Carlos Justi for P-51 and P-52 de Janeiro, Sérgio Cabral, is committed La Francophonie and Regional respectively, who talked about the two in supporting the growth of the offshore Integration. mega semi constructions at the yard. and marine industry in Rio de Janeiro. With a small population, abundant In his introduction to the Secretary of “Petroleum is the main economic driver natural resources, and foreign private State, Kim Hock spoke about the for Rio de Janeiro. It is therefore important investment, Gabon is one of the most operations at BrasFELS and the major role that we have a pool of good companies prosperous countries in the West Central the yard plays in the construction of two such as Keppel that produce high quality African region. of Brazil’s newbuild production floating work competently. The P-51 and P-52 are production units. Kim Hock also shared excellent examples of quality work”, said Keppel Shipyard has previously the company’s recent achievements, Bueno. undertaken projects indirectly for Gabon. including the top awards received by These include the conversion of FPSO Keppel FELS Brasil, the PRODEP Award Also present at Bueno’s visit were Deputy Michael Chia (right) shares industry insights with Gabon’s Jean Ping

An enriching visit to the BrasFELS yard for Julio Bueno (third from left). With him are (from left) Gilberto Israel; Zwi Skornicki; Fernando Jordao, Angra dos Reis’ Mayor; Tay Kim Hock; Alceu Mariano and Bento Costa, Secretary Government Integration of Angra dos Reis

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The visitors also had the opportunity to tour the Singapore yards and see for themselves the mammoth structures.

The day ended with a sumptuous lunch, Singapore-style, hosted by CB Choo.

The Vietnamese will bring home with them a new language and insights into the offshore and marine industry

Tackling safety hands on

The campaign was part of Keppel Shipyard’s ongoing efforts to ur hands and fingers are among the most critical parts advocate safety on its premises. It was organised with close Oof the body, yet they are often the most neglected. involvement from staff in the Workforce Safety Council, as well as representatives from the Subcontractors’ Health, Safety and Between January and September 2006, hand and finger injuries Environment watch group. accounted for 43% of total injuries sustained in the course of work at Keppel Shipyard.

In a bid to significantly reduce and prevent these incidents, Keppel Shipyard launched the ‘Hand & Finger Safety Campaign’ targeted at more than 3,000 employees and subcontractors.

The yard-wide campaign included a comprehensive exhibition over four days in December last year. On display were case studies that emphasised safe practices as well as the consequences of mishandling equipment.

Participants applied their knowledge of hand and finger safety in a questionnaire given out at the exhibition

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an oil processing capacity of 30,000 barrels per day and a gas injection capacity of 3.6 million m3 per day.

Its hull and accommodation blocks were built by a Chinese yard, following which the vessel was transported to Keppel Verolme for final completion and installation of the topside process and marine equipment.

Keppel Verolme’s Operation Manager and Project Manager, Jan van der Slik, said, “I take this opportunity to express my appreciation to all the workers, suppliers and subcontractors who have contributed to the success of this project. It is the first FPSO to be completed in the Netherlands and we are proud of it, especially with the zero lost time incident (LTI) record achieved on the project.”

SSP Piranema departed Keppel Verolme The round-shaped FPSO unit will be in end-January for Salvador, Brazil. deployed operation in the Piranema t was a sight to behold as the Following completion of acceptance Field in the State of Sergipe cylindrical-shaped vessel sailed testing by Sevan, the vessel will be I gracefully out of the Keppel Verolme deployed at the Piranema field in Brazil, yard in end-January 2007. under an 11-year contract with Petrobras.

The successful completion of the In a note from Petrobras’ Director of outfitting for SSP Piranema was the result Exploration and Production Guilherme of seven months of working round-the- Estrella to Keppel Verolme’s Managing clock in close co-operation with its Director Harold Linssen, he wrote, “I owners, Sevan Marine ASA. would like to ask you to accept my personal and professional congratulations In recognition of their effort, Sevan Marine for the good performance of Keppel awarded Keppel Verolme a bonus of Verolme during the construction of the EUR150,000 for a job well done, platform in Rotterdam. especially during the three-day installation of 1,500 tonnes of modules, “I send to you, on behalf of Petrobras, the packages and equipment. recognition for the excellent standards achieved in the yard works concerning A FPSO vessel with oil storage capacity zero LTI.” of 300,000 barrels, the SSP Piranema has

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eppel Singmarine (Benoi) yard has Supply (AHTS) vessels can now have an extended its slipway by 35 metres arrangement of three and a half vessels, or K to 225 metres, so as to take on an Ice-breaking vessel with the centre strip more newbuilding projects of greater of a jackup hull. deadweight tonnage (dwt), or longer and more sophisticated vessels. The dwt of the The slipway recently launched two projects slipway has since been increased from in less than a month – part of the hull of 30,000 to 45,000 tonnes. jackup rig, Al-Zubarah, for Gulf Drilling International and the second Ice-Class The slipway which originally could AHTS vessel for Lukoil Kaliningradmorneft. accommodate three Anchor Handling Tug/ Under the extended slipway, 1,300-square metre area is also transformed into a piping Keppel Singmarine ramps up its and outfitting workshop, equipped with yard facilities to take on more new and advanced welding and cutting offshore projects facilities used for light fabrications.

Signs that bind

igns are a powerful form of communication that transcend Sthe barriers of spoken language. To help employees internalise the Keppel O&M group core values, the Core Values icons were launched in Singapore and rolled out at the group’s overseas subsidiaries.

In January 2007, Keppel FELS Engineering Shenzhen (China), Keppel FELS Mumbai (India) and Keppel FELS Staff at Keppel FELS Mumbai raising the Core Values Baltech (Bulgaria), introduced these icons to their employees. way of inculcating the core values in new materials such as the video, images and Keppelites. explanations which were produced in Anant Shukla, GM of Keppel FELS Singapore.” Mumbai, said, “Inculcating core values is Lyudmil Stoev, GM of Keppel FELS essential in developing a common Keppel Baltech commented, “The icons help our Remarking on the successful roll-out of culture and aligning our employees’ new employees to visualise, understand the Core Values icons in the three overseas conduct to the company’s goals. It also and identify themselves with the values. offices, Aziz Merchant, GM (Engineering) helps in unifying diversity in Keppel FELS Similarly, they reinforce Keppel FELS of Keppel FELS said, “The effort and Mumbai, where employees come from Baltech’s slogan, Can do with candor. commitment taken by the various parties varied backgrounds.” to roll out the Core Values icons across “We introduce new staff to the Core Values the group is impressive. Well done, The icons also serve as a more effective from the first day of employment, using everyone!”

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Crafting hallmarks of excellence

craft. An art-form. Lady Sponsor, She will join the growing fleet of B Class rigs Henny Krafft, aptly described Awilco’s that Keppel has designed and built over the A latest jackup, WilCraft. years. Such continued confidence by customers worldwide is testament to the design’s Designed and constructed by Keppel FELS, superiority and quality. this masterpiece was delivered ahead of time to its proud owners, Awilco Offshore, on In a letter to CB Choo, Gjert Wilhelmsen from 27 December 2006 and officially named at a the Anders Wilhelmsen Group commended ceremony on 13 January 2007. Keppel for its KFELS B Class design.

WilCraft, built to the proprietary KFELS B Class He wrote, “... the B Class jackup is one of jackup design by Keppel’s R&D arm, Offshore the world’s best designs. The excellent Technology Development, will be deployed off workmanship, as performed on this unit, will the coast in Australia. ensure that WilCraft operates to the highest safety and productivity standards for many years to come.”

“Whatever we as a customer ask for – You Despite the yard’s heavy workload, the united force of Keppel FELS’ project and yard Can Do! That’s an attitude we appreciate.” operation teams led by Jay Singam and Chor How Jat respectively; and the Awilco Alexander Krafft team led by Pete England, demonstrated Senior VP much commitment and zeal to completing Awilco Offshore WilCraft in just a short 23 months.

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Alexander Krafft (known fondly as Alex), Senior VP of Awilco Offshore, shared at the naming ceremony his appreciation of the long and close ties he and the Awilco team have had with Keppel. He also described the Keppel team as the “most professional team” he had ever worked with.

On Keppel’s continued investment in its human resources which has in turn benefited customers, Alex expounded, “You continued to invest in people and managed to keep your project team in place, even during the lull times. You have also stayed loyal to your prime customers.

“So, when the market turned, you were ready and far ahead of your competitors. I think it is now pay back time for you!”

On Keppel’s Can Do attitude, Alex enthused, “Whatever we as a customer ask for – You Can Do! That’s an attitude we appreciate.”

For that, Keppel FELS was awarded a bonus of US$20,000 from Awilco in recognition of the team delivery of a quality project ahead of time.

Sharing a different beat with the next generation

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International arena What processes did you adopt to select Keppel to build your drilling rig? Which markets have you been Keppel has a proven design, the ability to concentrating on? delivery quality products on time and a The North Sea has been our home market competitive price. since we went into the offshore vessel service market 30 years ago. The Anders Awilco started ordering rigs at a time Wilhelmsen group has been into different that many did not. What is Awilco’s segments of the offshore service market, strategy? such as AHTS vessels, DSVs, drilling rigs, In May 2004, we ordered our first two accommodation rigs, shuttle tankers jackup drilling rigs. By the end of 2004, and FPSO vessels through ownership of we were very confident that the market Alexander Krafft Golar-Nor Offshore. upturn had started. We believed demand would continue to increase and that the What do you think were the factors How you would position yourself in the excess production capacity (due to the that contributed to the 23-month Indian market? lack of drilling for a few years) would completion of the rig? As you know, Awilco, has together with continue to decrease, hence forcing prices The Keppel FELS team is very professional Sinvest, established Premium Drilling for oil and gas to go up. High oil and gas and coordinated. A 23-month delivery is (PD) a drilling contractor company. We prices historically have resulted in very short. Due to a good specification pursue the Indian market through PD. increased E&P spending. and contractual wording, no issue which One of the PD rigs (DDI) has now a would have had negative effect on delivery contract in India. How difficult is it for you to translate or price was raised. Both teams have your technical requirements to the worked well together. We consider the Indian market to be of people who have to build the high interest for our high quality/ equipment you need? The future capabilities rigs. The high potential in this market is further demonstrated by the In order to build value, AWO decided in What major challenges and interest Indian companies have shown in 2004 to be a drilling contractor. PD was opportunities do you foresee for newbuilding contracts. established in 2005. AWO’s experience in Awilco? building high quality, deep water jackup To further develop AWO and capitalise Awilco and Keppel drilling rigs with proven design, on PD as a recognised drilling contractors combined with the expertise of drilling for operating jackup and semis drilling How did your relationship with contractor PD, gave it the solid base to rigs, as well as to expand in the Keppel develop? move forward. accommodation market. I first met CB and Tong about 25 years ago through a very close friend to us all, Based on proven records, we trusted the What major challenges do you the late shipbroker, Jan Sundt. He was the people we contracted to build the rigs. foresee for yards such as Keppel? person I, indeed, we all wished could have We contracted the rigs on ‘ready to drill’ The challenge will be to continue to been at the naming ceremony. Later, building contracts. Hence, there are very maintain your technical and project CB and Tong introduced me to Michael. few, if any, of the contracted rig management leadership. Attract, develop specification we can change without and keep good people. Be able to quickly We have developed our friendship over possible cost and delay implications. adapt to new markets and to compete on many years, meeting in places such as Today with rigs in operation, it is cost. Take on turnkey contracts and to Norway, Singapore and the USA. important to us that the yard implement deliver a quality product on time at cost, ‘lessons learned’ into the rigs to be will, I do believe, continue to be your best delivered. competitive edge.

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n in-depth analysis of the design based on familiarity and topsides on the floating hull at a quayside limitations and benefits of the infrastructure in managing the delivery of location, thereby reducing costs A different deepwater floating a particular floater type. considerably. It also helps mitigate production system is critical according to operational risks by eliminating the need John Murray, Director of Technology He also elaborated on some of the for heavy-lift equipment. Minimum at-sea Development at FloaTEC, LLC. considerations that will influence the commissioning also reduces start-up decision: costs. The Semi and TLP offer such He shared this insight at the Deep solutions. Offshore Technology International • Small in-place motions to enable dry Conference & Exhibition, “Unlocking tree production and drilling risers. The • Water depth sensitivity to enable a Deepwater Assets through Technology”, economics of this capability, particularly range of water depths given the additional in Houston in December last year. in view of present-day availability of buoyancy requirements related to deepwater Mobile Offshore Drilling Units, increased mooring and riser loads as water Addressing the complex and changing is favourable for systems that can drill and depth increases. This is essential given role of deepwater E&P, John presented complete wells from the same production that as water depth increases, there is a an analysis of the three deepwater platform. Both the TLP and Spar have this need for additional buoyancy for floating production options that capability. moorings and riser loads. In such FloaTEC, LLC offers – the TlpTEC, instances, the Spar and Semi are the SparTEC, and SemiTEC solutions. • Large, open deck areas to enable more preferred choice. efficient operations. This allows for good John revealed that the decision on a ventilation, lay-down areas, and • Redeployment is another aspect to particular design-type is guided by equipment arrangements on single-deck consider. Semis are typically designed and different criteria, including the operating elevation. The Semi and TLP are more equipped to enable hull transportation environment, availability of fabrication adaptable to open areas. over short to intermediate distances. They facilities, suitability of the operator’s can also be brought back to quayside to development plan, and sometimes an • Quayside integration to enable be retrofitted and redeployed for a operator’s propensity toward a certain installation and commissioning of different function. Conversing about jackups

eppel FELS, together with sister Technology has always been critical in company, Offshore Technology Keppel’s maintenance of its position as an KDevelopment (OTD) jointly industry leader and prudent investments sponsored the Jackup Asia Conference & are often made in order to find the Exhibition 2006 organised by PetroMin. solutions for the oil and gas industry.

Matthew Quah, Executive Engineer at This jackup conference facilitated the OTD presented on Effective Use of a Rapid sharing of information within the Penetration Management System to industry. Minimise Risk. Having delivered the most number of He was joined by other speakers from newbuild units in the last decade, Keppel Michael Chia (second from right), industry heavyweights such as drilling FELS has the expertise and experience to ED of Keppel FELS speaks jackups contractors ENSCO, classification society enhance industry knowledge to push the with members of the industry DNV, geosciences surveying company boundaries in shallow water exploration. Fugro and engineering services company OTD which has developed the renowned a suite of critical equipment systems for Technip. KFELS B Class design has also developed the safe movement of the jackup rigs.

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Seeing the scale of the rigs and the global already some background knowledge of recruitment, at the very least, newcomers span in which Keppel operate in the the marine industry, now I might consider will have a point of reference, which is international offshore and marine joining the shipyard industry in the quite valuable. industry, I felt proud that my daughter is future. Choo Tse Wei working for a big company. Moreover, it Jonathan Cho Research Analyst is one that is born and bred in Singapore. NS man in the Navy Merrill Lynch (Singapore) Mrs Angela Chan Proud mother of a Keppelite I think in terms of recruitment, it should Even as a Keppelite, watching the serial help more people understand the scale has given me a clearer understanding of The show sheds light on our friends in of the offshore industry, and its our offshore and marine business. After the shipyard industry of Singapore and contribution to Singapore’s economy. For the show went on air, I received many the work they carry out everyday. Using sure, not many people know of or inquiries about job vacancies in our a drama as a medium was very effective understand the industry. Before I started Keppel yards. to help viewers understand the industry covering conglomerates ten years ago, I Jeanie Lim better. Being part of the Navy, I have never even heard of it myself. As for Receptionist Keppel Corporation

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on, with his brother, Nicholas and grandfather, glued to The Peak The P-52 semi props up many a scene

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Peak-a-boo behind the scenes

n the reel world, they are the captains of industry. found the experience of manning a ship out IIn the real world, the actors of The Peak were at sea very vivid and even felt sea-sick. clueless about the Offshore & Marine (O&M) industry. Christopher Lee, despite his convincing performance as project manager Fang Hong So to get into character and the O&M industry An, did not know much about the business. more realistically, the actors and the film production During the filming, he was impressed by crew had to make time to experience the working how every detail was important in ensuring conditions in the O&M industry through safety, stability and the high quality of ships simulations and going onboard ships. and vessels to face the harsh elements out at sea. The highlight for him was filming in The cast and crew share their experience: Brazil where he enjoyed the thrill of a helicopter ride over breathtaking scenery. Elvin Ng who played Cai Zhi Hang thinks that the industry is very interesting and if given the On camera, the characters, Tian Jun, Zhi opportunity, he would like to learn more about it. Hang and Xiao Yang, are good friends. Off When he first went to the simulation centre, he camera, Qi Yi Wu (Tian Jun) and Jeanette Who says that the Aw (Xiao Yang) were actually closer having yard is no place worked together previously. True to for females! character, Elvin Ng (Zhi Hang) felt like the “third party”. But with some help and coaching from his co-stars, he slowly became more comfortable being part of the trio, and portrayed the friendship on screen with more ease.

In the serial, Xiao Yang taught Zhen Ya to cycle. Ironically, Jeanette herself cannot cycle to save her life in reality. In true Can Do spirit, Jeanette proved that with determination, everything is possible.

The Peak took 18 months to complete filming. Shooting a scene on land for the precise angles already required much skill and effort, what more, filming a scene out at sea and from the air.

Filming in busy yards meant that cast and crew had to reckon with noisy construction in the background. Often, the actors grew hoarse shouting out their lines.

But as they say, no pain, no gain. It had been a journey that had brought the whole production crew across Singapore and the world but sweet is their reward when the Shipyard gear can be sexy. Fans turn up in hardhats at the Hougang drama serial peaked TV ratings, as one of Mall Roadshow Singapore’s most watched serials.

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rom the guardhouse, you can’t really see the actual ‘‘F hubbub that marks the lives of Keppelites at Keppel FELS. The first hint of it was the introductory briefings by the human resource and safety personnel.

“The concerned department heads briefed us about life at the Keppel FELS yard, stressing the safe work environment that had cemented Keppel O&M’s reputation as an industry leader. The orientation programme then took us from the comfortable and serene office setting to where the real action takes place out in the field.

“In the Production Department, the people clad in ‘white’ ruled. For a few An eye-opening experience in Keppel yards for intern Ali Hassan minutes, we stood there trying to comprehend the environment that had Commissioning, my supervisor, ensured “Beyond our daily work, we were touched left us awestruck. With much effort we that the three-month internship would by the sincerity that went into ensuring shook off the spell and, accompanied by prove to be an enlightening industrial we interns gained the most from this rare a clerk, we were taken to the warehouse, experience for me. experience. The monthly feedback where each one of us got our Personal sessions conducted by Mui Yen, Keppel Protective Equipment consisting of safety “Days began with the Senior Section O&M’s Human Resource Officer, gave us goggles, boots and overalls. Manager, Roy Lim, touching on daily a chance to share our job satisfaction and operational matters and safety issues. The progress development. She also welcomed “The following day’s yard tour unveiled rest of the day was spent onboard, where our feedback on improving the the professionalism and motivation that I learned about various marine and programme. marked every Keppelite at Keppel FELS. drilling systems. Noel and Kalam, my Organised and disciplined, the workforce mentors, explained the systems and “The process was rigorous but it gave us seemed energetic and passionate. The processes to me and patiently answered valuable hands-on experience with yard was strewn with various workshops, all of my questions. practical engineering. We had good where machining, fabrication and other mentors who boosted our confidence and activities were carried out in an assembly “The highlight of this attachment was the provide opportunities for us to lead and line manner. The yard tour left us all modular training program which covered learn. It was indeed an eye-opening amazed. topics ranging from engine overhaul, rig experience that complemented the terminology and piping to marketing and university curriculum and exposed us all “I was put in a team handling project project management. Also, we had a to the realities, as well as the scale of number 267 – Deep Driller 3. S.K.Leow, chance to gain some practical experience rigbuilding at Keppel O&M. “ Assistant Section Manager for such as welding.

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s dusk descends upon Acacia Lodge, Bukit Batok Neighbourhood Police Centre the residents can be heard streaming (NPC), the community outreach programme A down from rumbling buses and was conducted in the form of a dialogue session making their way across the turnstiles. The to encourage interaction and understanding workers, made up of a multitude of nationalities among residents living in the vicinity. The such as Bangladeshis, Indians, Chinese, session was facilitated by Keppel Group Burmese and Filipinos either head back to their Corporate Communications Executive, rooms to cook their dinner or head to the Roy Tan. canteen for a hot meal. The RC members were given a full tour of the What do these workers do after dinner? Win Lodge by Steven Lee, the General Manager. Naing, a Myanmese, who has been at the lodge They were impressed by the self-contained for 10 years, said, “Most of the time, we stay elements of the Lodge. Besides the wet market, indoors to watch TV at home. We are too tired canteen and mini-mart, there is a beer garden to do anything else.” and a fully fitted gymnasium. Amenities also include a barbershop, computer centre, call He was replying to this and other questions centre for overseas calls and a co-operative posted to him at a recent visit by Residents’ offering banking services. Committee (RC) members of Bukit Batok East Zone 2 and Spring View on 3 February 2007. To dispel any concerns the residents may have Jointly organised by Acacia Lodge and the about the guest workers, NPC’s Assistant Superintendent (ASP), Chua Sei Yong, gave a presentation on the work being done to ensure the Bukit Batok area remains safe.

He highlighted that contrary to common perception, guest workers were actually the victims of crime rather than the perpetrators, and trouble makers usually turned out to be juvenile delinquents.

In joint patrols with Acacia Lodge and the Spring View RC, the police also found that none of the guest workers caught for misdemeanours were from Acacia Lodge. ASP Chua further highlighted the effectiveness of the co-operation between the RC, Acacia Lodge and the Bukit Batok NPC in keeping the neighbourhood safe.

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He continued, “Acacia Lodge, is a good environment to come back to.”

“There are many regulations,” he said, but concluded that, “the regulations in the Lodge are good because it keeps the place safe and clean.”

Asked what he did on weekends, Liton, a Bangladeshi, said, “We like to go to Mustafa Centre on Sundays. After work at 4.30pm, we come back here to bathe, then take a private Sharing information and sharing lives – the guest workers talk about their bus to Mustafa Centre. It costs S$2.00 to take the bus. We always come back before 11pm.” lives at Acacia Lodge

Many of the guest workers at Acacia Lodge take courses to upgrade their skills. For instance, Liton who is a foreman of welding, and Ayyappan, a crane foreman, are currently taking a course on welding in the National Institute of Technical Education Course (NITEC). Keppel sponsored these courses.

Ayyappan has made a life for himself here over the past 11 years. Commenting on his life in Singapore, he said, “When I first came here, it was because of the money. Now, I am glad I have the chance to upgrade myself and provide even more for my family back home.”

Replying to queries about fights in the lodge, Win Naing had this to say: “In my 10 years here, I have never seen any fights break out; maybe some misunderstandings but never fights.” Guest workers have their own wet market at Acacia Lodge

Ayyappan added, “Here, if we are involved in a major incident, we could be easily sent home. If there are any problems, we tell the room leaders who will feedback the information to the management. When the new workers come here to stay, we make sure we help to guide them and teach them the rules.”

Impressed by the interviewees, the RC members went away from the community outreach session satisfied that the residents of Acacia Lodge were well-disciplined and well-taken care of in the lodge.

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hipping does not have a poor image. It has no image. So asserted S Chris Horrocks, the ex-Secretary General of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS).

“Shipping”, he emphasised, “has always been out of sight, and therefore out of mind. This factor has a profound impact not only on how the general public views the shipping industry, but also on how the shipping industry views itself – [that] it is unloved and unsupported.” Chris Horrocks engaging the audience, which includes (first row from R to L) Horrocks was speaking at the 21st Annual Mrs Horrocks, Lim Chee Onn, Executive Chairman of Keppel Corporation and Chua Chor Teck Memorial Lecture CB Choo, sitting in front, with his insights on the shipping industry (CCTML) held at the Singapore Polytechnic on 24 January 2007.

Having served ICS for more than 28 years, often reluctantly, to introduce measures can rely entirely on its government to the recently retired Secretary General was of support for its national industry.” This represent its views on the global stage. The keen to share his insights on raising the would “exacerbate the suspicion on the industry must not only also play its full profile of the shipping industry. His talk part of politicians that shipping is part, but be seen to be playing its full part, brought more than 300 industry somehow a special case, unregulated and in helping to create the regulatory professionals together to discuss the beyond their grasp. On the part of environment in which it wishes to operate image of shipping. politicians and administrators, this can in the years to come.” come home to haunt us when things go In his speech, Horrocks examined the wrong.” He recommended that the industry, balance between governmental publicise their wares more effectively on regulations and self-regulation, and the “First”, he argued, “we need to do a national level, “Not by expensive PR success and failures that the industry everything we can to combat the growing campaigns, but by providing a constant faced in promoting itself to politicians, canker of regionalism in the regulation of flow of messages, website information and regulators and the general public. shipping, and second, we need to take the like which contribute towards a better steps to tackle the level of apparent awareness of what shipping is and does. The industry, according to Horrocks, has ignorance of shipping and its institutions Our industry should no longer be tended to “want to get on with the job on the part of politicians and, to raise the regarded as a shadowy one somewhere without interference and to regard awareness of decision formers.” out there in the mist, but must be publicity as an unnecessary intrusion on recognised as an essential and respected its daily activities.” While this is a trait He welcomed the formation of the Asian part of the daily lives of us all”, he added. which has led to greater independence Shipowners’ Forum (ASF) and hoped that On that, he received rousing applause by and commercial efficiency, it has backfired the ASF will establish itself as a force for the audience who were more than to a certain extent – the industry has not encouraging the entire Asian shipping forthcoming with their opinions and caught the public imagination and thus community in raising its strength in questions. does not compete to attract the best and international regulatory discussions. the brightest youngsters like other The discussion on this weighty topic of industries do. “I doubt whether any Government today giving the shipping industry a facelift had is doing as much as the Singapore its lighter moments. During the question Another issue highlighted is that, “while Government to promote the country’s and answer session, there was even a the shipping industry is remarkably free maritime role, in the broadest sense. But suggestion that to promote shipping, a and unregulated, it forces governments, I do not think any maritime community movie of a Hollywood scale should be

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embers of the Singapore Keppel, we have been routinely sending build on our relationship with Singapore Alumni of the Newcastle our staff on scholarship programmes to and develop our courses here.” M University upon Tyne Newcastle because we believe in converged at the Tanglin Club on 26 January educating our employees at one of the The University has replicated a Masters 2007 to commemorate the successful tenure very best universities.” of Science programme in Marine of Vice-Chancellor Professor Christopher Technology in Singapore. This long- Edwards as he prepares to step down. Keppelites, of which there were more than distance programme allows Singaporeans 30 at the evening reception, have had a to gain the expertise of the UK University Sponsored by Keppel O&M, the cocktail long association with the University. The through their post-graduate degrees, even reception was an occasion for some 100 late Chua Chor Teck was a student in the as they continue to work locally. Since its alumni to renew old ties and forge new 1960’s and quite a number of Keppel introduction in 2004, Keppel has friendships. O&M’s senior management are still active sponsored 24 existing employees to alumni members with many young attend this part-time programme. CB Choo, an old boy of the University, Keppel scholars attending the University. lauded Prof Edwards in his welcome Last year, there were three employees who address. In return, Prof Edwards in his speech said, graduated with a Master’s degree in “Keppel is represented all around the Marine Technology while this year, there He said, “Vice-Chancellor Edwards has world, and is involved in world-class will be eight new students from Keppel been instrumental in building the projects. The University is proud to have participating in this long-distance relationship and programmes between played a part in Singapore’s and Keppel’s programme. Newcastle University and Singapore. At talent development. We will continue to

Minister (Prime Minister’s Office) Lim Boon Heng from the Catching up on the good ol’ days class of 1970 with CB Choo (middle), and Vice-Chancellor Professor Christopher Edwards (right)

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or their academic excellence, providing them the financial support for “We have chosen to invest in Keppelites’ 68 deserving children of proud their academic studies, we hope to children as it is equivalent to investing F Keppelite got more than a pat on reinforce the importance of education to in their future and ours,” said CH Tong, the back. At a bursary and education grant the young.” at the award ceremony. “Hopefully, these presentation ceremony on 27 January youths will be our future Keppelites,” he 2007, the children received their Muhammad Khairil, a recipient of the added. awards. bursary award is proof that the award pushes students on. Despite being just Sisters Shirley Michelle Koh, 17, and Organised by the Keppel FELS Multi- 12 years old, his motto is to ”work hard, Shirleen Cindy Koh, 11, both awardees, Purpose Co-Operative Society (KFELS play hard”, said the young man who are definitely potential candidates. Their Co-op), the event is part of employee favours National Geographic TV proud mother, Jasmine Koh, Keppel FELS’ welfare programmes that are extended to programmes over cartoons. HR Admin Assistant, has been with caring for Keppelites’ families. Keppel FELS since 1988. Another recipient, Ryan Leyng, a fourth Said Daniel Sim, Chairman of the KFELS year student from the Nanyang Shirleen, too would like to join Keppel Co-op Bursary Awards Committee, “The Technological University (NTU), has been some day, especially after watching The award recognises deserving and needy receiving the award since his primary Peak. To her, joining such a huge students who display a Can Do! attitude school days. For Ryan, the award helps corporation would give her with a great and passion for continuous learning. By to defray costly expenses for textbooks. sense of achievement. Receiving the award for six years, she was overheard telling her mother, “I promise to work even harder.” KEU lends support to 33 students

he Keppel Employees Union (KEU), Keppel Shipyard and Keppel T Singmarine awarded bursaries to 33 children of their employees in December last year.

Phang Weng Onn, General Secretary of KEU, said, “As employers and union members, we are interested in the welfare of our workers, as well as the needs of their families.”

The Koh family – Shirley, Jasmine and Shirleen

NTU undergrad Ryan Leyng, a recipient of the award since primary school, has Lending a hand to students in need benefited from KFELS Co-op’s bursary

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nder an agreement between Esso Angola Block 15 Limited, Single Buoy U Moorings and Keppel Shipyard, the trainees were chosen from an initiative to train Angolan nationals with skills for offshore work.

George Mock, Training Initiative Coordinator from ExxonMobil, said, “We are proud to provide training opportunities for Angolan nationals as part of our commitment to enhance local capabilities in the country. The training program at Keppel Shipyard was designed and administered in a professional manner. “

The trainees underwent a month-long intensive Basic English course at The British Council, before starting their training in Keppel Shipyard.

All trainees received training in shipyard safety, Nelson Yeo, ED of Keppel Shipyard (centre) and Chee Jin Kiong, ED of rigging, occupational first-aid and the ability Keppel O&M HR (second from right) together with the Angolan Trainees to recognise hazardous working operations. Following this, they underwent training for three months in their trade of choice. They learnt to be riggers, crane operators, project About 50 guests attended the graduation, controllers, scaffolders, safety officers and including teachers from The British Council, logistics officers. HR staff and trade trainers from Keppel Shipyard. Even as the Angolans worked hard in their training, they also played hard by taking part Each trainee stood proud as they received their in the leisure activities arranged by the yard. graduation certificates, and they were all eager These included visits to Singapore’s places of to go back home and apply what they had learnt interest as well as competing in sports and in Singapore. games with their fellow yard workers. Team leader Charles Pedro, who received As they immersed themselves in the culture of training in logistics, said, “Due to the training, Singapore, friendships were forged and I have gained enough experience related to my language barriers breached. Before they knew trade. The training made me discover plenty of it, the trainees were graduating from the course. things that I didn’t expect to learn. It is going to change my life status.” To celebrate the completion of their stint in Singapore, Keppel Shipyard held a special Safety Officer Jose Goma said, “I have learnt to graduation ceremony for the team at the be aware of hazards and also that any job is Raffles Town Club on 11 January 2007. well done if it is done safely.”

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Keppel Cebu Shipyard party was held at the cafeteria under Keppel Shipyard’s year-end party on the theme “Sailing with Keppel”. 30 December 2006. he 2006 Christmas party at Keppel Cebu was celebrated Highlights of the day were the Kicking off the programme was a lunch T with triple joy as Keppelites presentation of the winning team from the for all employees. There were participated in a Holy Mass, which ‘Western Night’ as well as celebrations performances put up by Keppelites and signified the importance of blessing and with representatives from Keppel’s even a karaoke singing session for the thanksgiving, followed by an appreciation engineering offices worldwide, namely sporting and the spontaneous. Staff lunch for the dedicated and their spouses. from Bulgaria, Mumbai (India), Shenzhen showcased their hidden singing talents, It concluded with a sports festival on the (China), the USA and the Philippines. performing in front of the supportive same day. crowd who cheered for their fellow colleagues. Keppel Singmarine Keppel FELS Keppel Singmarine, too had their fun at Arab Heavy Industries (AHI) For the Keppel FELS Engineering crew, it their year-end party on 29 December was a wild “Western Night” on the 2006, held at the staff recreation centre. Colleagues over at AHI also had their 21 December 2006. The party at The New Year party on 1 January 2007, where Chevron was sponsored by all Managers Besides the good food presented for 750 employees participated. At the party, and Principal Engineers from the lunch, the party had also a wellness theme 25-year service awards were presented to Engineering Department. which encouraged employees to exercise 31 deserving employees . and keep fit. An instructor from California With a beautifully created environment, Fitness Centre was invited to demonstrate Safety incentives awards were also given a fancy dress theme, exciting some fitness routines. out to seven employees who have shown performances by each project team, and high standards of safety practices. This is attractive prizes, it was indeed a night to ED Hoe Eng Hock welcomed the part of the safety drive launched by the be remembered by the Engineering employees, reiterated the challenges company to promote a zero loss time department. ahead and reaffirmed Keppel’s core values. incident yard. A slew of exciting programmes followed, including belly On the 29 December, it was another party dancing, talent showcases performed by for the Keppel FELS Engineering Keppel Shipyard the employees and Raffle Draws. department. A joint activity with the Marketing Department, the year-end Another celebration was held at the

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Philippines Name : MV “YM COMFORT” Name : MV “MAERSK TEAL” Owner : Yang Ming Marine Owner : A. P. Moller ñ Maersk A/S Subic Shipyard and Engineering Transport Corporation Country : Denmark Country : Taiwan Type : Car & Truck Carrier Name : MV “CEMTEX Type : Container Ship DWT : 13,778 SINCERITY” DWT : 30,700 GRT : 44,500 Owner : U-Ming Marine Transport GRT : 29,872 ETA : 20-31 January 2007 Corporation ETA : 27 December 2006 – Scope : Drydocking; Hull Country : Taiwan 1 February 2007 preservation; Stern side Type : Bulk Carrier Scope : Drydocking; Hull ramp blasting and painting; DWT : 80,531 preservations; ICCP system Anchor blasting / chain GRT : 43,642 servicing; Main engine blasting and painting; ETA : 22 January – auxiliary blower Lifeboat and miscellaneous February 2007 overhauling; Hatch covers cranes load testing; Rudder Scope : Drydocking; Hull steel repairs and blasting / clearances; Thrusters blade preservation; Cargo holds painting; Cargo hold tank polishing / dye checking; upgrading; Steel works top blasting and painting; Main engine turbocharger between cargo hold and Double bottom tank and auxiliary engine double bottom tank on chipping and painting; Fore governor overhauling; port / starboard bottom peak tank and upper wing Chrome liner renewal; girder; Face plate and tank chipping and painting; Propeller removal / refit; bracket renewal; Main Renewal of double bottom Bow and stern thrusters engine turbocharger tank internal structures; overhauling; Overboard and overhauling Repair of structure plates ship side valves overhauling between hatches; Repair of electrical cable manifolds

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Jan/February 2007 36 4/10/07, 12:37 PM IMPORTANT: While every effort is made to ensure instructions are met to customer’s satisfaction, we bear no RESPONSIBILITY or LIABILITY for errors not noted on this proof. Customers are therefore urged to CHECK THOROUGHLY before authorising print runs. (UNISTAR GRAPHICS PTE LTD) Name : MV “YM CULTIVATION’ Ballast tanks internal Name : SAN PAOLO Owner : Yang Ming Marine cleaning and inspection Owner : Negros Navigation Transport Corporation Company Inc. Country : Taiwan Country : Philippines Type : Bulk Carrier Keppel Batangas Shipyard Type : Passenger/Cargo DWT : 69,163 DWT : 1,983.30 GRT : 35,905 Name : HOEGH TRAMPER GRT : 5,908.67 ETA : 20 December 2006 – Owner : Hoegh Fleet Services AS Date : 18-31 January 2007 5 January 2007 Country : Norway Scope : Hull cleaning, blasting and Scope : Drydocking; Hull Type : Vehicle Carrier painting Stern tube, preservation; Cargo holds DWT : 16,376 tailshaft and CPP propeller upgrading; Repair of GRT : 56,835 works; Sea chest, sea valves, freshwater and top side Date : 2-26 February 2007 zinc anodes overhauling; tanks; Face plate side Scope : Hull cleaning, blasting and Electrical motor cleaning frames renewal in cargo painting; Car deck and megger testing; Cooler holds; Hatch cover replating; Main engine repair; Piping works; compliance IACS URS30; overhauling and piping Quarter ramp repair; 30 Engine room piping works tonnes of steelworks renewal; Dewatering system installation; Engine room Name : WIN SHUEN SHING vent fan, main engine Owner : Win Far Fishery Group Singapore cylinder head, piston and Country : Taiwan liner overhauling; Type : Fish Carrier Keppel Shipyard Tuas Turbocharger and air cooler DWT : 3,742 overhauling; Tailshaft GRT : 2,955 Name : DB 101 survey Date : 26 December 2006 – Client : Mcdermott South East Asia 12 February 2007 Pte Ltd Scope : Docking works; Hull Country : Singapore Keppel Cebu Shipyard cleaning, blasting and Type : Crane/Derrick Barge painting; Crop out existing DWT : – Name : M/V “OLO MEDJUGORJE” boiler; Overhauling of GRT : 32,508 Owner : Aboitiz Transport System 4 winches; Withdrawal and Date : 15 January 2007 corp. polishing of tailshaft / Scope : General surveys and repairs Country : Philippines propeller; 12 tonnes of Type : Cargo/Passenger steelworks Name : SRIRACHA POWER DWT : – Client : Eurasia International (S) GRT : 4,433.27 T Name : EMERALD HALO Pte Ltd Date : ETA – 27 December 2006 – Owner : Anglo Eastern Country : Singapore 9 January 2007 Shipmanagement Ltd. Type : Chemical Tanker Scope : Various electrical motors Country : Hong Kong DWT : 49,330 overhauling, anchor Type : Bulk Carrier GRT : 22,607 windlass and mooring DWT : 25,977 Date : 31 January 2007 winches brake bond and GRT : 47,240 Scope : General surveys and repairs liner renewal; Replating of Date : 29 January – 10 February about 80 tonnes of wagon / 2007 lower deck and tank Scope : Drydocking; Hull cleaning, Sriracha Power internals; Ramp works; blasting and painting; External hull blasting and Main engine turbocharger painting; Astern thruster overhauling; Hatch cover works; Anchor and anchor overhauling; Cargo hold chain works; Servicing; Sea renewal; Tailshaft / valves; Sea chest cleaning; propeller machining; Stern Renewal of hull anodes; tube renewal.

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Keppel Corporation, the parent company of Keppel O&M, achieved another record year as Group attributable profit rose to an all-time high of S$751m in 2006. This was S$187m or 33% higher from the S$564m achieved in 2005. The year also saw new benchmarks set for all of its key performance indicators.

Earnings per share of 95.4 cents were 32% above the previous year. Return on equity scaled a new high of 19.1% and economic value added of S$423m more than doubled that of 2005. Group revenue of S$7,601m was S$1,913m or 34% higher than that of the previous year. This is a new record surpassing the previous high of S$6,218m achieved in the financial year 2000. Keppel Seghers’ Prism technology will raise the overall energy efficiency of the Moerdijk plant in the Netherlands

Meanwhile, Group profit before tax exceeded the S$1b mark for the first time Keppel Telecommunications & Keppel Seghers, the environmental to S$1,139m, a 38% increase from the Transportation (Keppel T&T) has technology division of Keppel Integrated previous year. acquired, through its wholly-owned Engineering (KIE), has secured a subsidiary DataOne (Asia) (DataOne S$35 million contract offering ——●—— Asia), a 50% stake in the European technologies and services to expand an datacenter operator, Premier Data Centres existing Waste-to-Energy (WTE) plant in Limited (PDC). PDC was wholly-owned Moerdijk, southwest of the Netherlands. by Real Capital International Limited (RCI). The Moerdijk plant is the third largest plant in the Netherlands with a capacity Situated in Dublin Ireland, PDC was to treat 660,000 tons of solid waste a founded in 2002 and provides state-of- year. the-art datacenter co-location and business contingency services. Its facilities The contract is for the engineering, are designed to provide the highest procurement, fabrication, testing and standard of security, air handling and high commissioning of Keppel Seghersí density resilient power. PDC has a very proprietary Prism technology, and a steam strong occupancy rate with over 95% of boiler for the expansion of the WTE plant its facility fully let on long-term multi- owned and operated by Afvalverbranding year co-location agreements to leading Zuid-Nederland NV (AZN). international blue chip companies in the IT and telecommunications industry The combined strengths of PDC and Keppel T&T will including Hewlett Packard (HP) and provide an ideal platform for expanding Keppel’s datacentre business in Europe Global Voice (GV).

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Keppel Offshore & Marine Ltd Email: [email protected] Keppel Batangas Shipyard (Head Office) Contact Person: Bill Kee, President Barrio San Miguel, 4201 Bauan, Batangas 50 Gul Road Singapore 629351 Philippines Tel: 65 6863 7200 BRAZIL Tel: 63 43 7271532 to 36 Fax: 65 6261 7719 Keppel FELS Brasil SA Fax: 63 43 7271453 www.keppelom.com Rua da Assembeia, 10 – 2002 Email: [email protected] 20011-000 Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil Contact Person: Kok Boon Heng, President SINGAPORE Tel: 55 21 2102 9400 Keppel FELS Limited Fax: 55 21 2224 2248 Keppel Cebu Shipyard Inc (Pioneer Yard 1 – Head Office) Email: [email protected] Dad Cleland Avenue, 6015 Lapu-Lapu City, 50 Gul Road Singapore 629351 www.kfelsbrasil.com.br Cebu, Philippines Contact Person: Tay Kim Hock, President & CEO Tel: 63 32 340 0081 to 89 (Pioneer Yard 2) Fax: 63 32 340 0068, 63 32 340 0096 55 Gul Road Singapore 629353 BULGARIA Email: [email protected] (Shipyard Road) Keppel FELS Baltech Ltd www.keppelcebu.com.ph 31 Shipyard Road Singapore 628130 54 Debar Street, Varna 9000, Bulgaria Contact Person: Fok Swee Yin, President Tel: 359 52 684 250/1 Tel: 65 6863 7200 Fax: 359 52 684 252 (Admin) Subic Shipyard and Engineering, Inc. Fax: 65 6261 7719 Email: [email protected] Cabangaan Point, Cawag Email: [email protected] Contact Person: Lyudmil Stoev, General Manager 2209 Subic, Zambales, Philippines www.keppelfels.com Tel: 63 47 232 2380 Contact Persons: Michael Chia, Executive Director CHINA/HONG KONG Fax: 63 47 232 3350, 63 47 232 3883 to 84 S Jaya Kumar, General Manager (Marketing) Keppel Nantong Shipyard Ltd Email: [email protected] Contact Person: Charles Yap, President Keppel Shipyard Limited No. 9 Yan Jiang Road, Nantong City, Jiangsu Province P.R. China 226005 (Tuas Yard – Head office) UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 51 Pioneer Sector 1 Singapore 628437 Tel: 86 513 8530 0000 Fax: 86 513 8530 0011 Arab Heavy Industries Tel: 65 6861 4141 P O Box 529, Ajman, UAE Fax: 65 6861 7767 Email: [email protected] Contact Person: Lee Tai Kwee, President Tel: 971 6 526 3232 (Benoi Yard) Fax: 971 6 526 3233 15 Benoi Road Singapore 629888 Keppel FELS Engineering Shenzhen Co., Ltd. Email: [email protected] Tel: 65 6861 6622 3th Floor, Chiwan Petroleum Building www.ahi-uae.com Fax: 65 6861 4393 Chiwan Road No. 5 Contact Person: Y K Leong, Managing Director P.R. China 518068 (Gul Yard) Tel: 86 755 26851902, 86 755 26851959, USA 55 Gul Road Singapore 629353 Keppel AmFELS Inc. Tel: 65 6861 3007 Tel: 65 68637215 (Singapore Contact) Fax: 86 755 26851670 PO Box 3107, 20000 South Highway 48 Fax: 65 6862 3645/7 Email (China): [email protected] Brownsville, TX 78523, USA Email: [email protected] Email (Singapore): [email protected] Tel: 1 956 831 8220 www.keppelshipyard.com Contact Person: Ho Jong Heng, General Manager Fax: 1 956 831 6220 Contact Person: Nelson Yeo, Executive Director Email: [email protected] INDIA Contact Person: Ho Cheok Yuen, President & CEO Keppel Singmarine Pte Limited Keppel FELS Offshore and Engineering Services 15 Benoi Road Singapore 629888 Mumbai Pvt Ltd Keppel Offshore & Marine USA Inc. Tel: 65 6861 6622 Unit Number 3, 8th Floor, Prism Tower-A 5177 Richmond Ave, Suite 1065 Fax: 65 6862 1792 Mindspace, Link Road, Goregaon (West) Houston, Tx 77056, USA Email: [email protected] Mumbai 400 062, India Tel: 1 713 840 8811 www.keppelsingmarine.com Tel: 91 22 4001 8888 Fax: 1 713 840 1198 Contact Person: Hoe Eng Hock, Executive Director Fax: 91 22 4001 8898 Email: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Contact Person: Chow Yew Yuen, President Offshore Technology Development Pte Ltd Contact Person: Anant Shukla, General Manager 55 Gul Road Singapore 629353 FloaTEC, LLC Tel: 65 6863 7409 KAZAKHSTAN 14701 St. Mary’s Lane Fax: 65 6862 3465 Keppel Kazakhstan LLP Suite 250, Houston, TX 77079 Email: [email protected] SEZ “Seaport Aktau”, Aktau 130000, Mangistau Oblast Main Tel: +1 281 870 5200 Contact Person: Dr Foo Kok Seng, General Manager Republic of Kazakhstan Main Fax: +1 281 870 5210 Tel: 7 3292 571 100 Email: [email protected] Deepwater Technology Group Pte Ltd HP: 7 300 528 4885 Website: www.FloaTEC.com 50 Gul Road Singapore 629351 Fax: 7 3292 571 110 Contact Person: Eric H. Namtvedt, President Tel: 65 6863 7163 Email: [email protected] Direct Tel: +1 281 870 5556 Fax: 65 6863 1739 Contact Person: Yick Ping Wong, General Director Mobile: +1 281 381 2781 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Contact Person: Aziz Merchant, General Manager NETHERLANDS Keppel Verolme BV Keppel Marine Agencies, Inc Asian Lift Pte Ltd Prof. Gerbrandyweg 25, 3199 KK Rotterdam-Botlek (Texas Office) 23 Gul Road Singapore 629356 Harbour no. 4550, P O Box 1001, 3180 AA Rozenburg 5177 Richmond Ave, Suite 1065 Tel: 65 6668 4222 The Netherlands Houston, Tx 77056, USA Fax: 65 6668 4333 Tel: 31 181 234300 Tel: 1 713 840 1188 Email: [email protected] Fax: 31 181 234346 Fax: 1 713 840 1960 Contact Person: John Chua, General Manager Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] / www.keppelverolme.nl [email protected] Keppel Smit Towage Pte Ltd Contact Person: Harold W.M. Linssen, Managing Director Contact Person: Michael Holcomb, President/Director 23 Gul Road Singapore 629356 John C Bajor, Marketing Manager Tel: 65 6668 4222 NORWAY (New Jersey Office) Fax: 65 6897 8056 Keppel Norway AS 15 Huddy Avenue, PO Box 417 Email: [email protected] Strandgaten 147, P O Box 425 Highlands, New Jersey, USA Contact Person: Ben Chew, General Manager 4304 Sandnes, Norway Tel: 1 732 872 8800 Tel: 47 5160 2500 Fax: 1 732 872 8801 AUSTRALIA Fax: 47 5160 2510 Email: [email protected] Keppel Prince Engineering Pty Ltd Email: [email protected] Contact Person: John J. Bajor, Director Level 7, 3 Bowen Crescent www.keppelnorway.com Melbourne, Victoria 3004, Australia Contact Person: Inge Oliversen, President VIETNAM Tel: 61 3 9820 9033 Keppel FELS Limited Fax: 61 3 9866 6110 PHILIPPINES Petrovietnam Tower, Suite 150M Email: [email protected] Keppel Philippines Marine Inc 9 Hoang Dieu Street, Ward 1, Vung Tau City Contact Person: Charles Chiam, Director Unit 3-B Country Space 1 Building S.R. Vietnam Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue, Salcedo Village Tel: 84 64 850098 AZERBAIJAN 1200 Makati City, Philippines Fax: 84 64 850089 Caspian Shipyard Company Ltd Tel: 63 2 892 1816 Email: [email protected] South Bay, KMNF Basin Fax: 63 2 815 2581, 63 2 892 4604 Contact Person: Henry Sng, Country Manager Baku AZ1023, Azerbaijan www.keppelphilippinesmarineinc.com Tel: 994 12 449 9930 Email: [email protected] /[email protected] Fax: 994 12 449 9931 Contact Person: Toh Ko Lin, President

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Jan/February 2007 39 4/10/07, 12:38 PM IMPORTANT: While every effort is made to ensure instructions are met to customer’s satisfaction, we bear no RESPONSIBILITY or LIABILITY for errors not noted on this proof. Customers are therefore urged to CHECK THOROUGHLY before authorising print runs. (UNISTAR GRAPHICS PTE LTD) Keppel secures repeat order for a KFELS N Class jackup rig

“There is an increasing demand for more sophisticated and innovative rigs to meet new challenges in the development of oil and gas fields in the North Sea region. The KFELS N Class jackup rig, with its superior specifications, is highly capable of meeting these challenges while setting a new benchmark for operations in the North Sea.” Bjarne Skeie Chairman Skeie Group Inking the second KFELS N Class deal is CH Tong, MD/COO of Keppel O&M (right) and Birger Skeie, MD of Skeie Drilling & Production

eppel FELS has secured a repeat and gas fields in the North Sea region. customers the flexibility of having a unit order for a KFELS N Class The KFELS N Class jackup rig, with its that can undertake drilling and K jackup rig from Skeie Drilling & superior specifications, is highly capable production activities concurrently for Production ASA (formerly ProdJack AS), of meeting these challenges while setting exploitation in marginal fields. Capable a member of the Skeie Group. a new benchmark for operations in the of operating in water depths of up to 430ft North Sea. and drilling depths of down to 35,000ft, The new rig is slated for delivery in the the rig will have features to readily accept third quarter of 2010. “There is a great potential for sustained process modules for production activities. and stable investment in the region, and The design is in full compliance with the CB Choo said, “The repeat order for the the timing is right given the abundant demanding and technical challenging KFELS N Class is reflective of a opportunities.” requirements of rigs operating in the requirement for a high-end drilling rig Norwegian sector of the North Sea. with capabilities to address technical Characterised by severe wind gusts and issues in the exploration and development waves over 30 metres high, the North Sea When completed, the KFELS N Class rigs of fields in very harsh environments such is one of the world’s most challenging will be the largest jackup rigs ever to be as the North Sea.” areas for oil and gas exploration and built in Singapore. It will also be among production. the world’s largest jackup rigs to be Bjarne Skeie, Chairman of Skeie Group, constructed for the North Sea. “There is an increasing demand for more Developed by Keppel’s R&D arm, sophisticated and innovative rigs to meet Offshore Technology Development, the new challenges in the development of oil KFELS N Class jackup rig will provide

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